Pentair SM/SMBW 2000 - Manual (Page 3)

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SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. ii
Section 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
SM/SMBW 2000 Series ™ Filter Overview ............................................................... 1
General Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Section 2: Filter Operation ............................................................................................... 3
General Information ................................................................................................. 3
What is Diatomaceous Earth and how does it Filter Water ...................................... 4
Filter Precoating Installations ................................................................................... 4
Section 3: Filter Installation .............................................................................................. 5
General Information ................................................................................................. 5
Operating the Filter .................................................................................................. 6
Section 4: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 7
Backwashing (Cleaning) the SM/SMBW 2000 Series ™ Filter .................................. 7
Cleaning the Separation Tank .................................................................................. 7
Cleaning Filter Manually & Winterizing ..................................................................... 8
How to use the Filter Lid Opening Tool .................................................................... 9
Section 5: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 10
Section 6: Replacement Parts .......................................................................................... 11
Replacement Parts for SM/SMBW 2000 Series ™ Filter ........................................... 11
Flow Rate Information .............................................................................................. 11
Replacement Parts for Rotary Valve ....................................................................... 12
Head Loss Comparison Curves .............................................................................. 12